[Bridwell]

Congrats on starting a collection. That Davis pose is one of my favorite poses in the whole set! I've collected about 15 different backs with that pose on the front.

Regarding the desk, you will likely do some damage. There will be a little friction and that could cause wear. Also the potential of fading the colors in sunlight or a halygon lamp. For a collection on a desk, I'd recommend you collect in lower grade such as Good or VG. Perhaps even a little back damage. The wear on the cards becomes part of the decoration of your desk, and looks authentically antique. And your cost will be very low.

Anything above VG I'd put in a plastic sleeve, at least.